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Christchurch rocked by earthquake

Posted by: David Prior | 4 September, 2010 - 7:32 AM
Christchurch rocked by a seven magnitude earthquake

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Police have shut down the Christchurch CBD after a seven magnitude earthquake rocked New Zealand's South Island.

Police say the area has been cordoned off because it's unsafe, but also because there's already been reports of looting.

Cars have been crushed under collapsed buildings but only minor injuries have been reported since the quake struck four hours ago.

Richard Sutherland from Sky NZ says aftershocks measuring up to five on the Richter Scale are still hitting the region.

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